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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
4
Critics claim current strawberry prices misstate value. experts argue one year figures ignore trends. Averages over five to ten years show Morgan County's crop, aided by favorable climate and timing, yields long term potential and regional revenue, not a single year's market wobble.
Owen D. Young announces he will not be a candidate for the presidency and would not accept the nomination if offered. Supporters hope a party draft could win him, but his illness in his wife is cited as the reason for staying out. The New York Times notes his clear decision ends his candidacy for this year.
The passage portrays Mr Young as trusted and admired for his intelligence and executive skill in national and international affairs. It notes public interest in his guidance, his willingness to serve, and the likelihood he will remain active in public obligations despite stepping away from the Presidency.
The piece reviews long running debates over the Democratic Party two thirds rule for nominating presidential candidates. It cites historical examples from 1844 1912 1924 and the 1924 Madison Square Garden convention where the rule was tested, and discusses potential consequences of changing it at future national conventions.
In heavy rain and knee deep mud the Kiwanis Legionnaires defeated their opponents 16 to 5 Tuesday afternoon. About 500 dollars was raised from the game for the Children’s Aid Society. J. M. Maxwell was elected to the city council to fill the seat of Akerman Chenault. Mrs. Oscar McCullough is improving after two weeks illness. Mrs. R. T. Sheppard returns tonight from Columbia Tennessee visiting Dr. and Mrs. W. K. Sheddan. Miss Myrtle Martin and Pearl Owen spent Sunday in Florence.
Arthur Brisbane argues against killing rhinoceros for horns and notes elk slaughter due to teeth hunts. He condemns hunters and calls for protection, emphasizing that many animals are killed for trivial purposes and abandoned.
Russia allows peasants to sell grain and meat and organize markets, a policy seen by some as a success for Stalin as people gain purchasing freedom. The piece notes Russia's large newspaper circulation, lack of free press, and ongoing war on religion, along with comments on US monetary policy and a Lindbergh hoax case.
Quote attributed to Robert Clary from Glendale praising advertising as a force for restoring prosperity. The text argues newspapers rely on ads yet rarely advertise themselves.
Six delegates from the Decatur Pilot Club will leave Thursday afternoon for Florence to attend a district gathering at the Florence Gun Club. The Decatur group is slated for a ten minute program slot with Miss Wilda Witt performing readings. Delegates include Miss Ruby Jones Miss Inez Thombs Miss Eva Lipscomb Milas Loraine Worthington Miss Evelyn Martin and Miss Ethelyn Cox.
Sen Reed and Rep Snell hint at strong one man rule amid Hoover’s economic push and Mussolini remark. Press and radio coverage spread alarm on Capitol Hill as lawmakers debate fiscal priorities and executive power.
On this day 1795 American merchant and philanthropist Johns Hopkins was born marking an anniversary of his birth.
Sam R. Stephenson of Stephenson Brick Co and D. D. Burleson of Decatur Savings & Loan Co are both active in the rabbit meat industry on a commercial basis.
The News Press in Glendale California muses that papers should dedicate as much space to advertising themselves as to promoting the low mood, calling it a sound suggestion.
It was expected yesterday that the building strike in New York would be settled and 30,000 men would return to work, earning about 300000 dollars daily. The report notes this would reduce the length of the dispute and shows willingness to arbitrate.
The article describes Senator William Borah of Idaho holding daily press conferences in his office when Congress is not in session. Reporters must not quote Borah directly, using sources instead. The piece suggests Borah's method creates publicity and that others fail to replicate his effect.
A quirky slice of rural life and wit in a West Texas ranch scene. A bishop confirms candidates during a Sunday, a nearsighted man argues with his wife at an art exhibit, and a traveler hears a grim swap of debt for a ranch. The host explains a hired man will inherit the property in two years while the owner works to repay the debt.
Wichita Falls Texas record news reports a farmer sustained injuries after an enraged cow attacked with an axe. Authorities investigate the livestock incident and secure the scene.
A well known woman writer argues husbands should have a say in furnishing the home, while observers note the practical test of merit lies in the invoice. The exchange explores role in life’s drama and family privacy as Jacky focuses on personal boundaries.
A matri monial style advertisement shares humor about romance and a request to write Box 76. It features quips on singing, gargling, dancing late, and a flapper figure with modern dress and lipstick. The piece ends with a young man noting his fiancée kept a secret before he knew.
It explains that a car cut-out helps relieve engine pressure on grades and hills. It then asserts Shakespeare was very prosperous, and confirms James Whitcomb Riley used the pen name Benjamin F. Johnson at one time.
Persons born on this day are advised against hesitation and urged to avoid ill advised moves in business and social affairs, urging quicker, decisive action.
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